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Corsair A500 vs DeepCool AK500 DIGITAL: Comparison
Corsair A500 and DeepCool AK500 DIGITAL separate most on fan count: Corsair A500 at 2, DeepCool AK500 DIGITAL at 1, 50% in favour of Corsair A500. Static Pressure splits them by another 48%, again favouring Corsair A500. They match on 5 other specifications, including cooler type, tower type and tower layout.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Corsair | DeepCool |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | Air Tower |
| Series | Corsair A500 | DeepCool AK500 DIGITAL |
| Tower Type | Single-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Model Number | CT-9010003-WW | R-AK500-BKADMN-G |
| Height | 165 mm-3% | 160 mm |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4, Intel LGA115X/2066/2011-3 | AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA2066/2011-v3/2011/1851/1700/1200/1151/1150/1155 |
| Tower Layout | Single-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Fan Count | 2 | 1-50% |
| Noise Level | 37 dBA+9 dBA | 28 dBA |
| RGB Lighting | No | Yes |
| Heatpipe Count | 4 | 5 |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 2400 RPM | 1850 RPM-23% |
| Airflow | 75 CFM | 68.99 CFM-8% |
| Static Pressure | 4.2 mmH2O | 2.19 mmH2O-48% |
| Bearing Type | Magnetic Levitation | Fluid Dynamic |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Fans | 2x CORSAIR ML120, 120mm | 1x FK120 120mm FDB PWM, 500-1850 RPM |
| Source URL | https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/cpu-coolers/ct-9010003-ww/a500-high-performance-dual-fan-cpu-cooler-ct-9010003-ww | https://pl.deepcool.com/products/Cooling/cpuaircoolers/AK500-DIGITAL-CPU-Cooler-With-Status-Display-1851-1700-AM5/2023/17258.shtml |
Verdict
Corsair A500
8.1 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely strong flagship-tier air cooler that trades a few degrees against Noctua's best for a lower price and Corsair's ecosystem familiarity.
DeepCool AK500 DIGITAL
8.1 / 10 Expert Rating
A smart mid-tier single-tower cooler whose display feature is a genuine, software-free convenience rather than a gimmick.